Daniel Alfredsson isn't going to play Sweden, and he's not interested in coaching anytime soon. He also said he'll retire as an Ottawa Senator; whether that happens this offseason or further in the future is up to the 39-year-old captain.

"I think it takes even more time at the rink than it does as a player to prepare (as a coach)," Alfredsson told IHHF.com at the World Hockey Championships in Poland (via the Ottawa Citizen).

There had been speculation that Alfredsson would return to Sweden and play professionally in his home country before calling it quits, but he shot that down.

"Once I feel like I'm done in the NHL, (I'll be) done because mentally and physically I don't feel like I can contribute as much as I would like or (be able to) motivate myself," Alfredsson said.

Alfredsson had a bounce-back season in 2011-12, totaling 27 goals and 32 assists after an injury-plagued 31-point 2010-11. The Senators lost in the first round of the postseason to the New York Rangers.